Quick Take The cobra’s tongue is primarily chemosensory, not used for lapping while drinking. Snakes have sponge-like mouths ...

Look, most people think their tongue is just for tasting food and talking. Wrong. Your tongue is basically a health dashboard that doctors have been reading for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese ...

While toilets are often considered the worst offender when it comes to surfaces that contain harmful bacteria, many people may be using other everyday objects that could harbour even more bacteria.

A new study from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found a surprising way to detect chronic heart failure—by looking at the microbes on a person’s tongue. This research shows that ...

Tongue plays a crucial role in overall oral health. However, many people overlook the importance of cleaning it regularly. Dr Vartika Kumari, a specialist in Dental Medicine at Aster RV Hospital, ...

When it comes to cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, we often talk about keeping the utensils clean, avoiding damp platforms, keeping dustbins away, and avoiding microplastics. But there exists a ...

The yellow kitchen sponge is a staple in many homes, used for quickly cleaning plates and glasses. However, many may not realise that this small sponge can harbour a large number of bacteria. Its damp ...

Let us begin by explaining why bath sponges may not be as safe as you think they are. “Bath sponges and loofahs are not always hygienic because they trap dead skin cells, moisture, and soap, which ...

Pimple popping is a common practice many indulge in, thinking it will clear their skin quickly. However, the habit can have adverse effects on one's skin health. While it may seem tempting to squeeze ...

A wet, dirty sponge sits in soapy water along with dirty dishes - Aditya Galang Mahafi/Shutterstock With every wipe, surfaces you mean to clean could end up dirtier than they were before you started.

With every wipe, surfaces you mean to clean could end up dirtier than they were before you started. Kitchen sponges, those handy tools we grab without thought several times a day, potentially harbor ...